Monsignor Donovan enrolls 28 international students this year

7:22 PM,
Feb. 28, 2014

Loading Photo Galleries ...

Written by

During a break in an English lesson Thursday, Monsignor Donovan High School students in one classroom spoke in hushed Mandarin.

They are part of a group of Asian students who have sought American educations at the Toms River-based Catholic school.

Monsignor Donovan has 28 international students this year, most of whom are from China, said Vice Principal Kathleen D'Andrea, who heads the school's admissions office. The students travel across the world to hone their English skills and gain a comprehensive understanding of Western culture, something their parents hope will open doors to ...